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Namibia's New Deputy Ministers Spark Fiscal Backlash

Political analysts and opposition figures said the appointment of seven new deputy ministers by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah would significantly increase government spending. They see the plan as poorly thought out, as it increases budget expenditure. 

The seven new deputy ministers will receive salaries of N$65 000 per month, or N$780 000 per annum. This will cost the government nearly N$1.7 million per year in additional salaries for public office bearers. There were also concerns raised about the ability of the appointees to handle multiple roles as MPs, deputy ministers, and members of regional councils.

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